Author: WTX News

2019 was a year dominated by Brexit, it has taken 12 months longer than we expected and we’re still not over the finishing line. However, like most calendar years these last 12 months have been riddled with lots of controversy and political scandals as well as tragedy and mayhem. We are unable to include every event whoever, we have tried to include some of the more popular stories from around the world which made the headlines. When people are searching the web for current events summaries they can trust, they almost always end up on wtxnews.com. View a mosaic of…

Hundreds of Iraqi protesters storm US embassy in Baghdad. They have reportedly broken into the US embassy compound as violence erupted at the grounds of the US embassy. The protesters reacted with fury and were angered over the US bombing of bases connected to Kitaib Hezbollah in Iraq and Syria on Sunday.  The Iraqi people who have been connected to ‘Shia militia supporters’ by United States media, reportedly broke into the US embassy after smashing a door and storming inside. They stormed through the embassy despite the tear gas used by the US Army and security personnel who also used…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, world leaders are reacting to the US air attacks on Shia militia.  Thousands of tourists and locals are trapped on an Australian beach as the raging fires, which have turned the sky red, continue. A Romanian woman has died after being set on fire during surgery.  In the UK, the National Living Wage is set to rise by 6.2% in April. The massive rise has been met with backlash.  Entertainment, Sharon Stone appeals to dating app Bumble after her account was closed as people thought it was fake.  ALL this and…

A British woman, 19 has been found guilty of lying about being gang-raped by Isreali youths in Ayia Napa, Cyprus.  After withdrawing her allegation that she was attacked by 12 Israeli youths in a hotel in July, she was arrested.  But the woman claims Cypriot police made her falsely confess to lying about the incident. A claim the police deny.  She has been found guilty of causing public mischief at a court in Paralimni. The sentencing phase will start on 7 January and she could be facing up to a year in jail and a £1,500 fine. However, her lawyers…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Hong Kongers are protesting in the rain as more than six months of pro-democracy demonstrations continue.  US bombs pro-Iran militant group in Iraq and Syria in retaliation Friday’s rocket attack. A massive suicide car bomb in near Somalia’s capital has claimed the lives of at least 79 people. A British woman who accused Israeli men of gang rape in Cyrus has been found guilty of lying.  Entertainment, Zac Efron updates fans after falling ill whilst filming his new survival TV show.  ALL this and more in today’s news briefing – A…

The Brands we loved and lost over the 10 years The UK retail industry has struggled heavily in recent years and many brands have fallen into administration.  Whilst some are able to secure rescue deals with their creditors, some of our best-loved brands have disappeared from the UK’s High Street.  Take a look at some of the biggest names we lost in the last decade and what went wrong.  Toys R US The US toy store giant closed all UK and US stores in April 2018. Retail expert Kate Hardcastle told the BBC: “Toys R Us had huge unnecessary warehouses…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, the Sunday papers front pages focus on the leaked Honours list. Also making the front splash is the police’s ‘troubling’ use of artificial intelligence.  In our special feature, we take a look at the government’s accidental leak of personal information of some of the most high-profile public figures. And look at those who have turned down an honour from the Queen.  ……………………………………………………. Lives ‘at risk’ after honours list fiasco  The Sunday Times says the Cabinet Office has been accused of “endangering lives” after it accidentally published the home addresses of more than 1,000 people…

Footage showed the front of the broken-up fuselage

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a rescue mission is underway for a pilot whose refurbished fighter jet crashed in northwestern Iran. Los Angeles prosecutors are reviewing eight cases against disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein.  Israel’s Prime Minister wins the party vote and will lead the Likud party into the March elections. Tributes have been paid to the British man and his children who died in a resort swimming pool on Christmas Eve.  Entertainment, the return of Gavin and Stacey saw the biggest viewing figures in over a decade.  ALL this and more in today’s news briefing…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, President Trump had a light-hearted response to North Korea’s Christmas present threat.  The world remembers the Indian Ocean tsunami and its 230,000 victims 15 years on.  Burkina Faso suffered a double extremist attack, killing 35 civilians and seven soldiers. The drowning of a British man and his two children at a holiday resort in the Costa del Sol has been described as a tragic accident. Entertainment, Caroline Flack’s boyfriend posts Instagram message saying he did not press charges and he’s gutted not to be spending the festival period with her.  ALL…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, eight people have died at sea in 24 hours trying to reach Spain. Around 24 people are still missing. Islamic rights body denounces India’s citizenship bill and strongly condemned the violence and loss of life in the wake of peaceful protests over the controversial bill.  The Pope says “God continues to love us all, even the worst of us” during his Christmas message. In the UK, the Archbishop of Canterbury is to reflect on the London Bridge terror attack in his Christmas day sermon. In the US, a man is being…

The Boeing Company has cut short the uncrewed demonstration flight of its new astronaut capsule.  The Starliner successfully launched from Florida but suffered technical problems that stopped it from taking the right path to the International Space Station.  It appears the capsule burnt too much fuel as it fired its thrusters and didn’t have enough fuel to complete its mission. As a result, the Starliner returned to Earth on Sunday.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJEQ8HJKbFQ NASA  Boeing and NASA must now review the shortened mission before deciding when to allow a crew to fly future Starliners.  Whilst the Starliner managed to make a…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, North Korea’s so-called ‘Christmas gift’ could be a new hardline anti-US policy. Australia PM smacks down Greta Thunberg’s bushfire criticism, and says he’s ‘not here to impress people overseas’. And five Australians have been hospitalised after a Christmas balloon drop at a shopping centre.   As thousands flee bombing in Syria, Turkey is in talks with Russia after reports Syrians were fleeing towards Turkey.  In the UK, the Queen’s Christmas speech will acknowledge a ‘bumpy’ year for the nation! Entertainment, TV presenter Caroline Flack has pleaded not guilty to the charge of…

Storm Fabian batters France’s southwest Aquitaine coast

A factory in China has denied it used forced labour after a British child found a message from workers inside a Tesco charity Christmas card.  The card supplier, Zhejiang Yunguang Printing, told China’s Global Times it has “never done such a thing.” Tesco stopped production at the factory after the message was discovered. The message was allegedly written by prisoners, who claim they were being “forced to work against our will.”  But the Chinese foreign ministry said the allegation was “a farce.”  A spokesman for the card supplier said: “We only became aware of this when some foreign media contacted…

The East Turkestan arm is dripping with blood.

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, in Honduras, eighteen prisoners have died after another clash in another overcrowded prison.  Tens of thousands have been forced to flee as Syrian forces continue its Idlib advance. In the US, an internal email suggests the US took steps to block Ukrainian aid just 90 minutes after Trump’s phone call. In the UK, Thomas Cook staff say the welfare system has failed them. Space, astronaut Jessica Meir celebrates Hannakuh from the ISS! Entertainment, actor Robert De Niro says he would like to see a ‘bag of s***’ thrown in President Trump’s…

More than 1,000 people had rallied calmly, waving Uighur flags

Protest continue in India as the Malaysian PM condemns the actions of the Modi-regime.

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Iran’s President is visiting Japan in hopes of easing a nuclear impasse between Tehran and Washington. In Moscow, one person has been killed and more injured after a gunman opened fire near Russia’s intelligence agency.  In the UK, MP’s are to vote on the prime minister’s Brexit deal today! In India, fresh clashes between Indian police and demonstrators erupted on Friday bringing the death toll to nine. Entertainment, JK Rowling faces backlash after publically supporting a woman who was sacked over her transgender comments.  ALL this and more in today’s news…

Belgian courts enjoy universal jurisdiction to prosecute genocide, war crimes

US President Donald Trump was been impeached by the House of Representatives vote on Wednesday. But he remains President.  Early next year they’ll be a trial in the Senate that could, but probably won’t, cost him the White House. What happens now?  House Speaker Nacy Pelosi would not commit Wednesday night to send the two articles of impeachment to the Senate.  “That would have been our intention, but we’ll see what happens over there,” she said at her news conference.  Some progressives have urged the Democratic leaders to withhold the articles until the Senate Majority Leader, a Kentucky Republican, agrees…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Afghans are divided following the United States troops’ partial exit. In Australia, the second state of emergency has been announced amid the ongoing bushfires and rising temperatures.  In the US, President Trump has been impeached! Charged with high crimes and misdemeanours – he is the third US president to ever be impeached.  Indian prosecutors claim they have uncovered an assassination plot of prime minister Modi, charges have been submitted. In the UK, the Queen is to set out the Conservative government’s Brexit and NHS plans in the Queen’s Speech. Entertainment, disgraced…

HRW calls for equal Palestinian rights

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, in France, the ongoing strikes across the capital have resulted in major power cuts, travel chaos and the Effiel Tower being closed. The last two bodies on White Island volcano in New Zealand may never be found, police say.  In the UK, nurses start a 12-hour strike this morning over their pay and patient safety. On the eve of impeachment, crowds gather around the US to support the impeachment. Whilst Trump pens angry letter to House Speaker. India tells US students to mind their own business after 19 US universities supported…